Campus life – MU International Office Blog

by MU Blogger August 21, 2025

Moving from secondary to third level education by Katheryn

When Homework Became Independent Study: My Academic Culture Shock

For many students, the transition from secondary school to university is more disorienting than expected. In secondary school, we become accustomed to a very structured way of learning. Daily classes, regular homework, exam preparation, and a strong emphasis on memorisation are the norm. There’s also a constant sense of supervision—teachers check your work, remind you of deadlines, and guide you closely. While this does require responsibility, it’s within a fairly controlled ...

by MU Blogger March 14, 2025

blogs , Campus life , Dublin , Katheryn Carolina Aymerich Díaz

Student Life in Maynooth University

Balancing studies with personal responsibilities and self-care can be challenging. As an international student, the independence and new added responsibilities can feel overwhelming. However, this doesn’t mean that it’s impossible to take advantage of university life. Sometimes we neglect sleep for the sake of studying, get stuck in tedious chores and can’t get any work done or have some days of paralyzing homesickness and solitude. The key to cope with ...

by MU Blogger January 6, 2025

blogs , Campus life , Phanindra Yenneti , sport

Table Tennis at Maynooth University – It’s more than a sport!

Maynooth University has a vibrant campus life, with various student clubs and societies providing multiple opportunities for students. These clubs cover academics, sports, culture, arts, health, and anything else that a student needs. Each year, the clubs and societies expand based on the interests of the new students. Of all these, I joined the Table tennis club because I have always been interested in this super exciting sport. This is one ...

by MU Blogger October 11, 2023

blogs , Campus life , Elena Schroder , Nature

A Guide through Maynooth

Coming to a new city can be challenging, as you don’t know where to get the best coffee, where you can go for a walk or a run, or where to meet your new friends. But before you know it, you will have new favourite places and here are mine. https://youtube.com/shorts/ts4Y_vUV_gc?feature=share 1. The UniversityI’m not getting paid to say this, but I really like the University! As I am an intern in ...

by MU Blogger May 26, 2023

blogs , Campus life , Siddhant Johari

Hitting the gym on campus

As a fitness enthusiast, ISSA(USA) certified nutritionist and a student at Maynooth University, I am lucky to have access to the amazing gym facilities on campus. Maynooth University Campus Gym is a state-of-the-art fitness centre that offers a wide range of equipment, classes, and services to help students and staff achieve their fitness goals. The range of equipment at the Maynooth University Campus Gym is one of my favourite features. The ...

by MU Blogger April 7, 2023

Saint Patricks college south campus Maynooth

blogs , Campus life , Noor Albarudi

A Cathedral of Trees

I am struck by the beauty and tranquillity of Maynooth South Campus, it reminds me of a recent trip to South Africa where I visited the botanic gardens in Pietermaritzburg. The luminous beauty of the old trees on South Campus reminds me of a particular area where I walked through on the East Coast of South Africa. It was described as a ‘Living Cathedral’ of plane trees planted in 1908 ...